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Ministry of Defence
Defence Budget 2020-21
The Union Budget for the financial year 2020-21, presented by Finance Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on February 01, 2020, envisaged a total outlay of Rs 30,42,230 crore. Out of this, Rs 3,37,553 crore has been allocated for Defence . For Defence Pension, an amount of Rs 1,33,825 crore has been provided in Budget Estimates 2020-21. There is an increase of Rs 40,367.21 crore in the total Defence allocations  including Defence Pension over the financial year 2019-20. Total defence budget accounts for 15.49 per cent of the total central government expenditure for the year 2020-21.
The allocation of Rs 4,71,378 crore represents a growth of 9.37 per cent over Budget Estimates  for the financial year 2019-20.
Out of Rs 3,37,553 crore allocated for the financial year 2020-21, Rs 2,18,998 crore is for the Revenue  expenditure and Rs 1,18,555 crore is for capital expenditure for the Defence Services and the Organisations/Departments under Ministry of Defence. The amount of Rs 1,18,555 crore allocated for capital expenditure includes modernisation related expenditure.
Ministry of Defence
Command Hospital Pune  conducts National Surgical Webinar: Commemorates World Divyang  Day
The Department of ENT, Command Hospital , Pune, is organizing a National Conference OTOFRONT- 2020 ‘Otorhinolaryngology at the Frontiers’ from 04-06 December 2020, under the aegis of chief patron Major General S Hasnain, Commandant Command Hospital . It was inaugurated by Lieutenant General AK Hooda, PHS, Director General Medical Service  & Colonel Commandant Army Medical Corps over a digital platform on 04 December 2020. He emphasised that, as the field of medicine gets more and more specialized, doctors are getting focussed onto minor intricacies and subspecialities. However, care and medical treatment of a patient is normally an overlap of many specialities, and has to be addressed as such. That is the essence of this workshop. This workshop is about the interface and co-operation between various surgical specialities.
The workshop will span over a period of 3 days, where surgery videos will be demonstrated by eminent surgeons. The endeavour will be ‘An amalgamation of knowledge of senior Surgeons and the zeal of the young’. Surgeries, where an interface is required between ENT and various subspecialities like Neurosurgery, Oncosurgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Maxillo-facial surgery, GI surgery and anaesthesiology, will be deliberated, to provide optimal patient care & improve outcomes. Almost 500 delegates from all over the country are participating in the conference.
Colonel Uma Patnaik, Head of ENT Department, Organising Chairperson said that in the current COVID scenario, following “social distancing norms” the conference has been planned on a totally digital platform. It is anticipated that this form of “Teaching Learning” will now be the “New Norm” for most conferences.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates King Charles III and Queen Camilla on their coronation
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated King Charles III and Queen Camilla on their coronation.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
“Warmest congratulations to King Charles III and Queen Camilla on their coronation. We are sure that the India-UK relationship will be strengthened further in the coming years. @RoyalFamily”
Ministry of Communications
45th Regional Level Dak Adalat on 28.09.2020 at 11:00 - Goa
Postal Services form an integral part of the socio economic life of the country, touching the lives of virtually every citizen. While the Department of Posts strives its best to render the service to the fullest satisfaction of its customers, communication gaps and service faults do occasionally happen, giving rise to grievances and complaints. In order to redress such grievances/complaints in an effective manner, the Department periodically organizes Adalats where the functionaries of the Department meet the aggrieved customers, gather details about their complaints and try to settle them at the earliest.
The Postmaster General, Goa Region, Panaji 403001 will be holding the 45th Regional Level Dak Adalat on 28.09.2020 at 11:00 Hrs in the Office of the Postmaster General, Goa Region, Panaji 403001.
Complaints/Grievances regarding Postal Services pertaining to the Goa Region, which have not been settled within 6 weeks will be entertained in the Dak Adalat. The complaints relating to Mails, Speed Post, Counter Services, Savings Banks and non-payment of money orders will be considered. Complaint raised should contain details like the dates, names and designations of the officers to whom original complaint was addressed etc. Interested customers may send their complaint regarding postal services in duplicate to Shri K.Balaraju, Secretary, Dak Adalat & Asstt Director Postal Services, O/o Postmaster General, Goa Region, Panaji 403001. Last date for receipt of complaint is 18.09.2020
To make provision of potable tap water supply in adequate quantity, of prescribed quality and on regular & long-term basis to every rural household by 2024, since August, 2019, Government of India in partnership with States, is implementing Jal Jeevan Mission  – Har Ghar Jal. Under JJM, while allocating the funds to States/ UTs, 10% weightage is given to the population residing in habitations affected by chemical contaminants. While taking up schemes to make provision of potable tap water supply to rural households, priority is given to quality-affected habitations.
Under Jal Jeevan Mission, as per existing guidelines, IS 10500 is to be adopted for ensuring safe drinking water supply and States/ UTs have been advised to carry out testing of drinking water sources once in year for chemical and physical parameters and twice in a year for bacteriological parameters.
To enable States/ UTs to test water samples for water quality, and for sample collection, reporting, monitoring and surveillance of drinking water sources, an online JJM – Water Quality Management Information System  portal has been developed, which is available in public domain on JJM Dashboard and can also be accessed at:
https://neer.icmr.org.in/website/main.php
This portal also provides automated alerts to concerned authorities in States/ UTs, if the water sample tested is contaminated, to initiate remedial actions. On this portal an individual can also register his sample and choose nearby water quality testing laboratory to get the water sample tested. Thus, testing of water samples and reporting in rural areas, has been made accessible and easy.
States/ UTs have been advised to identify and train 5 persons preferably women in each village from local community viz. ASHA workers, health workers, VWSC members, teachers, etc. to conduct water quality tests using FTKs/ bacteriological vials at village level and report the same on the portal.
Year-wise details of States/ UTs, which have made provision for tap water supply to all rural households, is as follows:
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The number of deaths due to contaminated drinking water is not maintained by the Department. Under JJM no direct assistance is provided to any individual.
This Information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Finance
DRI Operation Results in Significant Drug Seizure and Arrests
Mumbai | 20th August 2023
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence  has achieved a breakthrough in countering drug trafficking with the apprehension of an Indian passenger arriving via Flight no. ET 640 from Addis Ababa to Mumbai on August 18, 2023.
Upon examination of the suspect's luggage, DRI officers recovered approximately 1496 grams of Cocaine, estimated at a value of around Rs. 15 Crore. Following sustained interrogation and surveillance, a meticulously planned operation by DRI officers resulted in the successful nabbing of the intended recipient of the contraband drugs. The recipient, a female Ugandan national, was taken into custody. She was apprehended in the Vashi area of Navi Mumbai.
Both the alleged carrier and recipient are under arrest according to the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances  Act, 1985. They have been remanded to judicial custody for further legal proceedings.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Updates on COVID-19
Government of India is taking several steps for prevention, containment and management of COVID-19 through a collective effort with the States/UTs. These are being regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
In the national address of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi today, appealed for support from the citizens on following seven points:
- Take special care of the elderly in your home, especially those who have chronic disease.
- Completely adhere to lockdown measures and social distancing. Make use of homemade face cover masks without fail.
- Enhance immunity as per measures suggested by Ayush Ministry by consuming warm water ‘Kadha’.
- Download the Aarogya Setu Mobile App to help prevent the spread of corona infection.
- Take care of poor families to fulfil their food requirements.
- Be compassionate towards people who work in your business or industry by not depriving them of livelihood.
- Pay utmost respect to our nation’s Corona Warriors- doctors, nurses, sanitation workers and police workers.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is continuously and rigorously working with States/UTs to strengthen the health infrastructure in the country. As of now, a total of 602 dedicated COVID-19 hospitals with 1,06,719 isolation beds and 12,024 ICU beds have been developed.
The Office of Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India has issued guidelines for controlling spread of COVID-19 in densely populated areas. The emphasis of this manual is to bring frugal sanitary and hygiene solutions & measures with focus on community shared toilet, washing or bathing facilities.
An increase of 1211 new cases and 31 deaths has been reported for COVID-19 since yesterday. As many as 1036 persons have been cured/discharged after recovery.
For all authentic & updated information on COVID-19 related technical issues, guidelines & advisories please regularly visit: https://www.mohfw.gov.in/.
Technical queries related to COVID-19 may be emailed at technicalquery.covid19[at]gov[dot]in and other queries on ncov2019[at]gov[dot]in .
In case of any queries on COVID-19, please call at Ministry of Health & Family Welfare helpline no. : +91-11-23978046 or 1075 . List of helpline numbers of States/UTs on COVID-19 is also available at https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/coronvavirushelplinenumber.pdf .
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Suresh Prabhu launches AirSewa 2.0
Chennai Airport awarded for hundred percent grievance redressal
Suresh Prabhu presenting the AirSewa Champion Award to Chennai Airport
The Union Minister of Civil AviationandCommerce & Industry, Suresh Prabhu, and Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Jayant Sinha launched the upgraded version of AirSewa 2.0 web portal and mobile app in New Delhi today.
Speaking on this occasion the Civil Aviation Minister said that a need was felt for development of an upgraded version of AirSewa to provide a superior user experience with enhanced functionalities. Major improvements include features such as secure sign-up and log-in with social media, chatbot for travellers support,improved grievance management including social media grievances, real-time flight status and details flight schedule. The upgrade and improved version of AirSewa operates through an interactive web portal as well as through a mobile app for both android and iOS platforms and will offer passengers a convenient and hassle-free air travel experience. The web portal and application will help to capture air travellers’ feedback for policy interventions.
The Minister further added that the focus is now on improving the quality of services so that passengers who are travelling have a safe and comfortable experience.
The Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Jayant Sinha, said that today five crore passengers are travelling every year and will grow exponentially in the near future. There was an urgent need of upgradation of AirSewa and systemic intervention in improving customer services.
Air passengers face issues like flight delays, problem in refunds, long queues, inadequate facilities at airports and complaints of lost baggage. The Ministry of Civil Aviation launched AirSewa web portal and mobile app in November 2016 to address this need. The AirSewa 1.0 was received well, with around 30,000 app downloads and around 75,000 web portal hits since its launch. It has helped significant number of air passengers to get their concerns resolved with 92 % closure rate for grievance solutions. In addition to grievance redressal, AirSewa also provides real-time flight status and flight schedules.
Further upgrades of AirSewa are also being planned which would include DigiYatra registration, airport maps, BHIM payment integration and grievance escalation and transfer.
Suresh Prabhu and Jayant Sinha also gave away the champion award to Chennai airport which saw hundred percent timely closure of grievances in one year. Secretary Civil Aviation, Dr.GuruprasadMohapatraand other officials of the Ministry of Civil Aviation were present on this occasion.
Ministry of Defence
‘JOINT GUIDANCE FOR THE AUSTRALIA – INDIA NAVY TO NAVY RELATIONSHIP’ SIGNED BETWEEN INDIAN NAVY & AUSTRALIAN NAVY
A ‘Joint Guidance for the Australia – India Navy to Navy Relationship’ document was signed between the Indian Navy and Royal Australian Navy today, 18 August 2021. The signing ceremony was held virtually between Adm Karambir Singh, Chief of the Naval Staff, Indian Navy and Vice Admiral Michael J Noonan, Chief of Navy, Australian Navy.
The document is aligned to the ‘2020 Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ agreed by the Prime Ministers and aims to ensure shared approached to regional and global security challenges. The Joint Guidance would serve as a guideline document to showcase the intent of both the Navies to work together bi/ multi-laterally. The broad scope of the guidance is focussed on developing mutual understanding, cooperate for regional security, collaborate in mutually beneficial activities and to develop interoperability.
The highlights of document include close cooperation in regional and multilateral fora, including Indian Ocean Naval Symposium , Western Pacific Naval Symposium , Indian Ocean Rim Association and Expert Working Groups subordinate to the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus framework.
Bilateral defence relations between India and Australia have strengthened over the years. ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’, Mutual Logistics Support Agreement, conduct of trilateral Maritime Security Workshop and RAN participation in Exercise MALABAR are significant milestones which underline the role played by both Navies in bolstering this relationship in recent times. The document would be pivotal in consolidating the shared commitment to promote peace, security, stability and prosperity in the Indo - Pacific region.
President's Secretariat
President of India to Visit Rajasthan from January 3 to 4
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu will visit Rajasthan from January 3 to 4, 2023.
On January 3, 2023, the President will inaugurate Samvidhan Udyan at Raj Bhavan, Jaipur. On the occasion, she will also virtually inaugurate the Transmission System for Solar Energy Zones in Rajasthan and lay the foundation stone for 1000 MW Bikaner Solar Power Project. Subsequently, at Raj Bhavan, Jaipur, she will meet the members of 'Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups' Communities of Rajasthan. On the same evening, at Mount Abu, the President will grace the launch of a National Campaign on 'RISE-Rising India through Spiritual Empowerment', organized by Brahma Kumaris. She will also virtually inaugurate the Brahma Kumaris Silence Retreat Centre, Secunderabad, Telangana and lay the foundation stone for Brahmma Kumaris' Auditorium and Spiritual Art Gallery at Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
On January 4, 2023, the President will grace the inauguration of 18th National Jamboree of the Bharat Scouts and Guides at Pali, Rajasthan.
Prime Minister's Office
PM extends greetings on the occasion of Chhath Pooja
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended greetings on the auspicious occasion of Chhath Pooja.
“महापर्व छठ के पावन अवसर पर देशवासियों को मेरी हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। सूर्य देव अपनी ऊर्जा एवं आभा से हम सबको सदैव आलोकित रखें और हमारा देश सफलता एवं समृद्धि के नित नए सोपान चढ़ता रहे।”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Mission Olympic Cell approves Bajrang Punia’s one month training camp in USA
A one month training camp in USA has been sanctioned for wrestler Bajrang Punia. The decision was taken at the 50th Mission Olympic Cell meeting held on November 26, 2020. The camp will take place from December 4 , 2020 to January 3, 2021 at Cliff Keen Wrestling Club, Michigan, USA at an approximate cost of Rs 14 Lakhs.
Bajrang who has been training at the SAI Sonepat centre after the resumption of training camps post the corona virus lockdown, will travel to the USA with his coach Emzarios Bentinidis and physio Dhananjay. At the training camp he will get to train with top international wrestlers under head coach, two-time Olympic champion Sergei Beloglazov.
Bajrang has already qualified for the Tokyo Olympics after earning a quota at the 2019 World Championships.
Special Service and Features
Applications invited for the Subhash Chandra Bose Awards for Disaster Management
In order to recognise and honour the invaluable contribution and selfless service of individuals and organisations in the field of disaster management, every year, the Central Government is conferring the Subhash Chandra Bose Awards for Disaster Management. These awards are given annually on January 23rd, the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.
Applications are invited from individuals and organisations for this year. Additional information are available at http://awards.gov.in and http://ndma.gov.in The last date for submitting the completely filled applications is August 31st.
The institution receiving the award for its exemplary service will be presented a cash price of Rs. 51 lakh and a certificate, while individuals will receive Rs. 5 lakh along with a certificate.
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Ministry of Education
Cabinet approves establishment and operationalization of permanent campus of seven new IIMs at Amritsar, Bodh Gaya, Nagpur, Sambalpur, Sirmaur, Vishakhapatnam and Jammu
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the establishment and operationalization of permanent campus of seven new Indian Institutes of Management  at Amritsar, Bodh Gaya, Nagpur, Sambalpur, Sirmaur, Vishakhapatnam and Jammu, and their recurring expenditure at a total cost of Rs 3775.42 crore . These IIMs were established in the year 2015-16/2016-17. These institutes are presently functioning from transit campuses.
The total cost is assessed as Rs. 3775.42 crore, out of which Rs. 2804.09 crore will be spent for construction of permanent campuses of these institutes, as per the following details:
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IIM Amritsar
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348.31
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IIM Bodh Gaya
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411.72
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IIM Nagpur
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379.68
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IIM Sambalpur
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401.94
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IIM Sirmaur
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392.51
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IIM Vishakhapatnam
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445.00
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IIM Jammu
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424.93
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2804.09
Each of these IIMs will construct an area of 60384 Sqm, which will have complete infrastructural facilities for 600 students in each IIM. Recurring grants to these institute has also been approved @ Rs 5 Lakh per student per year for 5 years. Thereafter, the institutes are expected to meet their running cost / maintenance cost from the internal generation of funds.
The construction of permanent campus of these institutes shall be completed by June, 2021. With this, all the 20 IIMs will have their own permanent campuses.
The IIMs will provide education to students to enable them to become professional managers. The approval will promote economic and industrial development of the country.
Ministry of Defence
11th DefExpo to be organised from 5th to 8th February 2020 in Lucknow
The 11th biennial edition of DefExpo India- 2020 is scheduled to be held for the first time in Uttar Pradesh capital Lucknow. It offers an excellent opportunity for the Indian defence industry to showcase its capabilities and promote its export potential. Main theme of the DefExpo India- 2020 will be ‘India: The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub’ and focus will be on ‘Digital Transformation of Defence’.
The shows are conducted at an international level, which not only facilitates Business-to-Business  interaction with senior foreign delegations but also Government-to-Government  meetings and signing of Memorandums of Understanding . The exhibition will also highlight emergence of UP as an attractive destination for investment in the defence sector and act as a platform for alliances and joint ventures in the defence industry.
The northern state has a strong defence industrial infrastructure. It has four units of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd at Lucknow, Kanpur, Korwa and Naini , nine ordnance factory units, including Kanpur, Korwa, Shahjahanpur, Firozabad and one unit of Bharat Electronics Limited at Ghaziabad. One of the two Defence Industrial Corridors  of India is also planned in Uttar Pradesh. The Corridor will encourage Defence Micro Small and Medium Enterprises , including our Indian defence industry and promote Defence Public Sector Undertakings . The other DIC is proposed in Tamil Nadu.
The DefExpo will provide an opportunity to the major foreign Original Equipment Manufacturers  to collaborate with the Indian defence industry and help promote ‘Make in India’ initiative of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
The DefExpo would provide a unique platform for Defence industry OEMs, exhibitors and private industry to display their latest innovations and capabilities.
Ministerial level delegations from the foreign countries and visitors from all over the country as well as abroad are expected to visit DefExpo and witness India’s emergence as a major manufacturing hub providing attractive opportunities for co-development and co-production of defence equipment and systems not only for our defence forces but also for export to the world.ABB/Nampi/DK
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